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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.44, 23,913.21 and 9,774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.44, 23,913.21 and 9,774.74 is: 13,489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.44 : 23,913.21 = 9,774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.44/23,913.21 = 9,774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.44x = 23,913.21 × 9,774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.44x = 233,745,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,745,410.32/17,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,489.12

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